Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Monday, 7 September 2026
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![Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid preview: attack meets defensive wobble at Anfield]()
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid preview: attack meets defensive wobble at Anfield
Liverpool face Atletico Madrid with nine straight competitive games scored in and Atletico having conceded six second-half goals in their last three matches.
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![Guglielmo Vicario praises Roberto De Zerbi after Juventus move]()
Guglielmo Vicario praises Roberto De Zerbi after Juventus move
Guglielmo Vicario praised Roberto De Zerbi as “a man of his word” after leaving Tottenham for Juventus, and hinted at tensions behind the exit.
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![Kylian Mbappé says this could be a good year for the Ballon d'Or]()
Kylian Mbappé says this could be a good year for the Ballon d'Or
Kylian Mbappé used Real Madrid’s Champions League opener against Inter to push his Ballon d'Or case, citing his 2026 World Cup Golden Boot and record 22
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![Scottish Premiership selection strains hit Rangers and Celtic]()
Scottish Premiership selection strains hit Rangers and Celtic
Rangers face a possible Lawrence Shankland injury blow, Celtic will lose Hyun-Jun Yang for four games, and pressure is rising on Hibs, Aberdeen and
Sunday, 6 September 2026
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![Lille vs Real Betis preview: Ueda gives Lille the edge]()
Lille vs Real Betis preview: Ueda gives Lille the edge
Ayase Ueda's debut winner and Lille's unbeaten start under Davide Ancelotti set the tone as Real Betis return to the Champions League after 21 years.
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![Iliman Ndiaye says Manchester City was always the choice]()
Iliman Ndiaye says Manchester City was always the choice
Iliman Ndiaye says Manchester City was always his choice over Tottenham, with Champions League football driving his £60m deadline-day move from Everton.
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![Borussia Dortmund preview as Kovač chases record pace]()
Borussia Dortmund preview as Kovač chases record pace
Borussia Dortmund host Villarreal in the Champions League opener, with Niko Kovač on 107 points from 50 league games and Villarreal still winless in the league.
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![Kai Havertz and Roberto Firmino comparison gets short shrift from Gary Neville]()
Kai Havertz and Roberto Firmino comparison gets short shrift from Gary Neville
Gary Neville says Kai Havertz is not on Roberto Firmino's level, with Arsenal's No. 9 debate framed by 38 goals, 18 assists and a tough run.
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![Japanese Bundesliga players: Dōan leads the early race]()
Japanese Bundesliga players: Dōan leads the early race
Ritsu Dōan leads a mixed opening for Bundesliga's Japanese contingent, with Yuito Suzuki already flying and Hiroki Itō still waiting for a league appearance.
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![Malik Tillman leads early American form in Germany for Leverkusen and beyond]()
Malik Tillman leads early American form in Germany for Leverkusen and beyond
Malik Tillman has 2 goals in 5 World Cup games, while Joe Scally has scored in his first Bundesliga outing for Gladbach.
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![Kevin Keegan tribute turns Hamburg’s first home match into a farewell]()
Kevin Keegan tribute turns Hamburg’s first home match into a farewell
Hamburg honoured Kevin Keegan with a Volksparkstadion tifo before their first Bundesliga home match of 2026/27. Horst Hrubesch praised his legacy.
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![Liverpool strongest XI built around Barcola and Isak]()
Liverpool strongest XI built around Barcola and Isak
Liverpool's strongest XI is split between Bradley Barcola's 26 minutes and Alexander Isak's three goals in three games after the summer window.
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![Curtis Jones explains why he joined Inter Milan]()
Curtis Jones explains why he joined Inter Milan
Curtis Jones says Cristian Chivu’s calls and tactical ideas persuaded him to join Inter Milan, and he is already settling in at Inter.
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![Yang Hyun-jun set for four-game Celtic absence]()
Yang Hyun-jun set for four-game Celtic absence
Callum McGregor says Yang Hyun-jun will be missed as Celtic lose the winger for four games at the Asian Games, with 2 goals in 7 games this season.
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![Barcelona captaincy hierarchy puts Lamine Yamal among five]()
Barcelona captaincy hierarchy puts Lamine Yamal among five
Hansi Flick has confirmed Barcelona’s captaincy order for 2026-27, with Raphinha and Pedri first and second and Lamine Yamal among the five leaders.
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![Scott Bain's case for a Scotland recall grows]()
Scott Bain's case for a Scotland recall grows
Scott Bain made eight saves for Falkirk against Dundee United, and John McGlynn says Scotland will be looking at him after the 1-1 draw.
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![Sunderland vs Hull City preview as rotation looms]()
Sunderland vs Hull City preview as rotation looms
Sunderland's packed schedule and likely rotation meet Hull City's strong early-season form in an EFL Cup third-round tie at the Stadium of Light.
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![Michael Carrick backs Manchester United to compete despite spending gap]()
Michael Carrick backs Manchester United to compete despite spending gap
Michael Carrick says Manchester United can still compete despite a leaner summer, with net spend at £118m and no Premier League side taking more points in
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![Manchester City top poll after Premier League record £3.5bn summer]()
Manchester City top poll after Premier League record £3.5bn summer
Manchester City topped Express Sport's reader poll for the Premier League's best transfer window, with 42% after a £3.5bn summer.
Saturday, 5 September 2026
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![Hull City survival bid built on defence]()
Hull City survival bid built on defence
Hull City have seven points, three clean sheets and 29% possession after three Premier League games. The start looks strong, but history still cautions
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![Serhou Guirassy starts fast in chase of Harry Kane]()
Serhou Guirassy starts fast in chase of Harry Kane
Serhou Guirassy has started fast for Borussia Dortmund, with two Bundesliga goals in 2 games and a 1-0 edge over Harry Kane early on.
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![Arsenal transfer news: how a 20-plus name shortlist became expensive pivots]()
Arsenal transfer news: how a 20-plus name shortlist became expensive pivots
BBC reporting says Arsenal's summer shortlist ran to more than 20 players before the club pivoted to Bruno Guimaraes and Ezri Konsa.
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![Real Madrid injury list leaves Inter Milan opener short on certainty]()
Real Madrid injury list leaves Inter Milan opener short on certainty
Real Madrid face Inter Milan on Tuesday with Tchouameni and Endrick doubtful, several absentees, and no suspensions for the Champions League opener.
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![West Ham's late surge hides a flat spell against Derby]()
West Ham's late surge hides a flat spell against Derby
West Ham beat Derby 3-0, but Sky Sports said the game was less decisive than the scoreline suggests until two late substitutes finished it off.
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![Richard Hughes leaves Liverpool as Al-Hilal link grows]()
Richard Hughes leaves Liverpool as Al-Hilal link grows
Richard Hughes leaves Liverpool after less than three years, with Mike Gordon leading the successor search and Al-Hilal linked next.
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![Everton's power structure comes into focus through Moyes' own words]()
Everton's power structure comes into focus through Moyes' own words
David Moyes says he has never spoken to Everton owner Dan Friedkin and that Angus Kinnear is his real contact as the squad was left on 18 seniors.
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![Kobbie Mainoo left out of Manchester United’s squad lists]()
Kobbie Mainoo left out of Manchester United’s squad lists
Kobbie Mainoo is absent from Manchester United’s Premier League and Champions League squad lists, but remains eligible as an Under-21 player.
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![Chelsea rebuild: Alonso says phase one is complete]()
Chelsea rebuild: Alonso says phase one is complete
Xabi Alonso says Chelsea have completed phase one of their rebuild after Enzo Fernández's deadline-day exit and £125million sale.
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![Borussia Dortmund's new teenagers are already making an impact]()
Borussia Dortmund's new teenagers are already making an impact
Konstantinos Karetsas logged 74 debut minutes and Joane Gadou added 6'5" of presence as Borussia Dortmund's teenagers impressed early.
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![Luis Enrique signs new PSG deal to stay in Paris until 2030]()
Luis Enrique signs new PSG deal to stay in Paris until 2030
Luis Enrique has agreed a three-year extension to stay at Paris Saint-Germain until 2030, with PSG also handing out five player renewals.
